Stein Smith is the author of more than 25 articles and quoted in numerous media outlets about personal finance issues including cyber security, the effect of social media habits on spending, and how to build a shopping budget, financial literacy, and debt management. He was selected as one of the New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA) 30 under 30 for 2015.

Jansen’s research focuses on financial statement analysis and equity valuation. It also investigates corporate governance issues, earnings management, and diversification. His research has appeared in publications such as the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy and the Journal of Financial Economics.